Best trails near Burg Scharfenstein
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Want to check out Burg Scharfenstein from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Scharfenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·20.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrVaried hiking route from Annaberg-Buchholz, Saxony. The hiking route starts at the train station in Annaberg-Buchholz and leads via Geyer, Thum to Scharfenstein. Highlights of the tour: - Castle ruins of Schreckenberg - Geyersberg - Greifenbach valley - Geyer pond - Cross Rock - Greifensteine lookout rock - Stulpner Cave - George Rock - Georg Stein - Bone - Loffelberg - Manor Drebach
- 4.1 (3)·Hard·21.6 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrA varied route from Flöha, Saxony. The hilly paths along the Zschopau River offer hikers and cyclists a brilliant experience. The trail is known for the scenery, with castles and other medieval buildings appearing along the way. The excursion also offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·20.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrA scenic section of the route from the Wiesenbad thermal baths to Hennersdorf. This tour is an exciting hike in the Ore Mountains. The paths are only partially paved. The route leads you almost the whole way along the river Zschopau, which accompanies you for a beautiful, refreshing and natural hike. Highlights of the hike: - Rocks of the Selva Switzerland - Wolkenstein Castle - Scharfenstein Castle - Wildeck Castle - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistoric section in the Zschopautal, Saxony This section also follows the course of the Zschopau and lets you discover palaces and castles. There are several places to stop for a break and the route is well connected to the rail network. Highlights: - Wiesenbad thermal baths - Wolkenstein Castle - Scharfenstein Castle - Wildeck Castle
- Hard·36 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr1st stage of the Zschopautal cycle path from Oberwiesenthal to Zschopau This partial stage leads along the Zschopautal cycle path, which is often referred to as the “King's Path of the Ore Mountains”. It leads from Oberwiesenthal, Germany's highest town, via the town of Zschopau to Döbeln. This stage corresponds to the first part of this tour and runs from Oberwiesenthal to Zschopau. This bike tour is an official bike path of the Erzgebirge Tourism Association. Since the long-distance bike...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Scharfenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Scharfenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Scharfenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Scharfenstein is Von Annaberg-Buchholz nach Scharfenstein, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 20.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,015 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Scharfenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Scharfenstein is Zschopautal-Radweg Etappe 1: Oberwiesenthal - Zschopau. This trail is estimated to be 36.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Scharfenstein?
Burg Scharfenstein: With an ascent of 3,923 ft, Aussichten zwischen Flöha und Scharfenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Im Tal der Zschopau von Thermalbad Wiesenbad nach Hennersdorf with 3,106 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Scharfenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Scharfenstein is Von Annaberg-Buchholz nach Scharfenstein with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
